White Fillings

A composite resin is a tooth-coloured plastic mixture filled with glass (silicon dioxide) first introduced in the 1960s. They come in a number of different shades which are matched as closely as possible to your natural tooth colour. Originally only used for front teeth because of their softer nature, modern improvements to their composition make them also more suitable for ‘back’ teeth.

Composite fillings only set in small increments and moisture control is very important in getting a good bond to tooth. This often means they take longer than Silver fillings to place.

In certain circumstances white fillings are not appropriate and due to setting shrinkage post filling sensitivity may last longer than when a silver filling is placed. To discuss options,risks and benefits and costs of each procedure please discuss this with the dentist.

About Happy Smiles Dentistry

We are a family run independent dental practice that pride ourselves on patient care in a relaxed and friendly environment. Ben our dentist is local to the area having been born in Dudley and moved to Shropshire in 1999. Ben has worked around the Telford area for several years and began working in Newport in 2012. Ben studied Dentistry at Liverpool University and is always eager to expand and increase his dental knowledge. He particularly likes working with anxious patients and making them feel more comfortable and relaxed whilst visting the surgery. We offer a variety of services and treatment options that provides plenty of choice and flexibility for all our prospective patients.